 Photo courtesy of International Community Health Services (ICHS) and Theo Bickel
In its fourth year, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) focused on filling service gaps in innovative ways, fine tuning programs disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and maximizing the levy’s impact by fostering partnership and coordination among providers. In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic and the related restrictions continued to present challenges for VSHSL partners. Some pivoted services to support vaccination efforts, collaborating with each other and other human services organizations to help vaccinate King County’s most vulnerable people.
We are proud to share the 2021 Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy annual report. The report highlights the innovative programs, community stories, and data driven impact on King County’s communities. Read and explore the annual report.
 The VSHSL team has added more free trainings for VSHSL-funded providers!
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Staying In the Work: Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue - August 11, 1:00-3:00pm. Taking a whole person approach, Dr. Crain will guide the participants through a learning process to identify needs and potential gaps of awareness regarding how they are impacted by the work they do. In this workshop participants will examine their professional and personal practices for well-being personally and for the collective. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, participants will gain new ideas about the impact and purpose of trauma and what it can teach us.
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De-escalation & Personal Safety through a Trauma-informed Lens: An Introduction - August 24, 1:00-3:00pm. This workshop addresses the primary Prevention, Engagement, Intervention, and Post-Intervention considerations most commonly occurring related to challenging behavioral situations. Better understand your conscious and unconscious influences during a complex and potentially dangerous situation(s), and learn tips to act thoughtfully, be supportive, and foster safety and de-escalation for all.
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Office Hours: Fundraising & Budgeting with RHL Consulting and Crux Consulting Consortium - September 13, 2:00-4:00pm. We’ll revisit the topic of fundraising from last year (see recorded sessions) and add budgeting to the discussion. Consultants will answer your related questions and provide tips and resources. Several times in 2022, our TACB consultants and/or guest panelists will present on a topic and be available for any questions you have. It’s helpful to have those questions in advance, although not mandatory. Please note your questions when registering.
More training opportunities are posted here. Learn more and register.
In case you missed it, video recordings of select trainings and presentations from the VSHSL Summit are available on the VSHSL training resources webpage for viewing. Trainings available to view include:
- Mental Health Literacy
- Housing Protections for Tenants in King County
- Countywide Nonprofit Wage & Benefits Survey
- Veteran Services and Resources
- Inclusion and access panel
- And more!
Learn more and watch recorded trainings.
 Last week, at the July VSHSL Advisory Board meeting, certificates of appreciation were presented to VSHSL board members who have served one full term on the VSHSL Advisory Board. Leon Richardson, the Adult Services Division Director, presented the certificates to the board members who joined the meeting in person at our King County Veterans Program Tukwila office.
Thank you, VSHSL Advisory Board Members, for your dedication and service to King County’s veterans, seniors and resilient communities.
Learn more about the VSHSL Advisory Board.
 Last month, our King County Veterans Program (KCVP) participated in a free military community hiring and resource fair at Lumen Field. The event, hosted by the Seahawks, featured over 100 employers ready to hire veterans and their families. KCVP employment navigators and social service professionals were on site ready to assist veterans in searching for employment and accessing other supportive services.
Visit KCVP at our Northgate or Tukwila locations to speak with a social service professional.
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DCHS is on Instagram! We are proud to announce the new King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Instagram account: @kingcountydchs! Follow along to learn more about DCHS’ work in King County supporting behavioral health, child care, housing and more! |
ICHS’s Free Tai Ji Quan Program Improves Elders’ Mobility, South Seattle Emerald
In an effort to promote connections and highlight efforts by service providers in the VSHSL and wider King County network, we are sharing the resources below. Please note that the below was not created by, nor does their inclusion constitute endorsement by, the VSHSL or DCHS ASD. If you have a community resource you would like to share for potential inclusion in The Hub, please click here.
Child Care Resources Veteran Student Child Care Subsidy
To learn more and apply.
King County Disability Consortium webinar recordings
Understanding Ableism: part I - X
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